What type of property is 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ last sold for £220,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 9 sales on record going back to £52,600 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ appreciated in value?

Across 9 sales between June 1995 and March 2024, 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ rose from £52,600 to £220,000, a change of £167,400. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The current EPC rating for 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ located?

21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ sits in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans. It falls within the AL3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

Police records around 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The closest primary school to 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is Markyate Village School and Nursery (682m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Blacksmiths Row, AL3 8NZ is Fire Station, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NZ

9 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Blacksmiths Row

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

21 Blacksmiths Row is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Markyate, St. Albans, St Albans (AL3 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 52 m² this is the 8th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 69.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £220,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Blacksmiths Row, High Street, Markyate, St Albans, AL3 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Blacksmiths Row has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Blacksmiths Row has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£220,000
+2.3%over 5 years
30 November 2018
£215,000
+26.5%over 4 years
10 April 2014
£170,000
+6.9%over 7 years
1 June 2006
£159,000
+8.9%over 1 year
19 November 2004
£146,000
+18.7%over 1 year
22 June 2003
£123,000
+53.8%over 2 years
7 February 2001
£80,000
+33.3%over 2 years
4 June 1998
£60,000
+14.1%over 2 years
26 June 1995
£52,600

Median price across the last 5 sales in AL3 8NZ: £233,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in AL3 8NZ

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Row homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 21 Blacksmiths Row lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,231

Street avg £4,078

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Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 49 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Becks Close, Markyate

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1 Christina Court, High Street, Markyate

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Markyate Village School and Nursery. 4 schools nearby.

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FAQ

Common questions

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